Tag: Social Justice

NBA, NBPA agree to resume playoffs, focus on voting, social justice initiatives — Press Telegram

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — After two days of protest, angst and deliberation, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association have agreed to resume the playoffs Saturday, with numerous stipulations from team owners and the league to proactively tackle voting and social justice causes. Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA executive director released a joint statement…

NBA, NBPA agree to resume playoffs, focus on voting, social justice initiatives — Press Telegram

NBA Rumors: Players Can Swap Name On Jersey For Social Justice Message — NESN.com

Promoting social justice has been a major issue in the NBA, especially since protests began across the United States following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Now, the league is giving players a new way to promote their chosen message. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association plan to allow players…

NBA Rumors: Players Can Swap Name On Jersey For Social Justice Message — NESN.com